University of Maryland, College Park

College Park, MD · Public · Founded 1856

Tuition (in-state)$11,900
Student : faculty17:1
Acceptance45%
Enrollment40,000
Walk score70

Education

Programs Computer science, engineering, business, journalism, public policy
Graduation 89% six-year graduation rate
Teaching style Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller.

Tuition and cost

In-state tuition $11,900
Out-of-state tuition $41,200
Room and board $14,000

Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.

Faculty

Student : faculty ratio 17:1
Tenure Roughly 55–70% tenured or tenure-track
Who teaches first-years Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1
  • Six-year graduation rate of 89%

Location and walk score

70/ 100
Setting College-town campus; most errands walkable or a short bus ride
Climate Four seasons; warm summers and cool winters
Getting around Campus and city bus routes; car optional

Things to do nearby

  • DC museums by Metro
  • Route 1 restaurants
  • Testudo statue traditions

Graduate degrees

Graduate enrollment 11,000
  • Smith MBA
  • A. James Clark engineering MS
  • School of Public Policy
  • iSchool information
  • Journalism MA

Jobs and outcomes

Median starting salary$68,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months89%
Career servicesUniversity Career Center; federal agencies and defense contractors minutes away

Top employers of recent graduates

  • Northrop Grumman
  • Deloitte
  • Booz Allen
  • Lockheed Martin
  • NIH

Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.

Internships and co-ops

80%of students complete an internship or co-op
  • University Career Center internships
  • Federal and Congressional internships
  • Maryland Center for Women in Computing

Alumni

Living alumni 400,000
Where graduates go Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms

Notable graduates

  • Sergey Brin
  • Jim Henson
  • Larry David

Teams

Division NCAA Division I
Conference Big Ten
Marquee sports Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level
Club and intramural Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports

Scholarships

Maryland PromiseNeed-based; free tuition for low-income Marylanders · Deadline: Automatic
State residency grant programsState-specific; see profile notes · Deadline: Varies by state

National scholarships and deadlines ›

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